heroize
[ heer-oh-ahyz ]
verb (used with object),he·ro·ized, he·ro·iz·ing.
to make a hero of: a war film that heroizes the warrior.
Origin of heroize
1- Also heroicize; especially British, he·ro·ise .
Other words from heroize
- he·ro·iz·a·tion, noun
Words Nearby heroize
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How to use heroize in a sentence
To "heroize" a boy in class every time he does a meritorious act will very likely spoil him.
Principles of Teaching | Adam S. BennionAn attempt was made to heroize him, but he withdrew to the seclusion of his room and would see no one.
Ann Arbor Tales | Karl Edwin Harriman
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